
A Photo Share by my class mate Danial Shah.
Picture Says:-
Every day Zaiba sits on a rock by the Shyok River outside a small village, Thoqmus, in the eastern part of Gilgit-Baltistan. Surrounded by grey mountains, under tall green trees and beside flowing clear waters, her perch is a dream spot for anyone seeking happiness in the company of nature. Yet, her heart is heavy and the natural scenery around her makes it heavier. ?How lucky is this river that comes right from my home. How lucky is this river that sees my beloved mother every day, while I am not able to see her,? she sings in her native Balti language as part of a daily ritual. ?Oh mother, I am stuck here and separated from you,? she laments, her voice choked and her eyes full of tears.
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Zaiba by Danial Shah, on Flickr